Thanks to Chilean start-up PolyNatural’s recent equity raising for US$800,000 - a round that was led by ChileGlobal Ventures- consumers in Argentina and Germany can now expect their organic and naturally conserved fruits. The venture capital (VC) arm was joined by Alerce and The Yield Lab, an innovation hub from Argentina.
The Chilean startup developed an organic substitute (cleverly christened) Shel-Life, to naturally extend the shelf life of fruit. This natural compound is certainly useful for companies that export perishable food to other parts of the globe.
Besides feeding its international expansion, PolyNatural shall also use the investment to strengthen its presence in Chile. Plus it will further develop its solution for avocados and blueberries.
PolyNatural keeping it fresh
PolyNatural states that its flagship product, Shel-Life, is composed of vegetable polymers as well as “natural ingredients and components.” This mix works as an additional layer of protection that shields fruit from microorganisms and delays the overall aging process.
Thus avoiding the transformation of a juicy red apple into a withered, gross fungi fest upon reaching supermarkets. At the moment, the start-up’s solution works for seven different fruits including pears, oranges, and apples.
